Daniel C. Miller

LARE Review Study Session

The ASLA CA Sierra Chapter is hosting review sessions for the upcoming LARE exam for sections A, B & D on Saturday, August 22nd from 9:00 am to 2:15 pm at UC Davis Hunt Hall.

The sessions are taught by Matt Mathes, ASLA and Erik Sweet, ASLA (PPI Authors of Section A & B study guides used in 49 states).

Each session is…[Read more]

Just got an e-mail regarding GBCI Credentialing Maintenance Program for those of us that have been accredited without specialization under the old system. Was wondering if anyone has dug deeper into what this really means for us and if upgrading to a specialization will pay off in the end?

Just slid into this group. Many of the Washington State funded building design projects require a LEED certification. I’ve been involved in the number of LEED workshops on projects for community colleges in the state. I am not up to speed on the newer landscape/site related LEED certification. I know from past projects, the landscape/site related…[Read more]

ASLA California Sierra Chapter Members,

It is once again time for the election of the CA Sierra Chapter’s Executive Committee.

The Executive Committee serves the CA Sierra Chapter by promoting ASLA’s overall mission in numerous ways, including providing our membership with information and educational opportunities relevant to our profession;…[Read more]

What was the name of the site where you can sell your entourage images that you have created?

Abbey Green design competition

http://www.landscapejournal.org/index.php/news_articles/view/design_competition_for_abbey_green_barking/

A competition to redesign Abbey Green in Barking, East London, has been launched by Design for London,At stage one, shortlisted entrants will be given £5,000 to develop their designs and produce a model. The…[Read more]

REBURBIA A SUBURBAN DESIGN COMPETITON

which asks you how you would redesign the suburbs for a more sustainable future. For example, how can we transform vacant big box stories, foreclosed McMansions, and empty cul-de-sacs into vibrant, living, breathing, walkable communities? What are the energy and transportation infrastructures that we will…[Read more]

I am LEED accredited (only projects can be certified, people can be acredited) and I took the LEED-NC test. But all that has changed now. Go to USGBC’s web site for the latest info.

I would like to find out if anyone has gotten LEED certified and what exam did they sign up for being a Landscape Architect and what was helpfull for study materials?

The American Society of Landscape Architects – California Sierra Chapter, in cooperation with The Friends of Fremont Park and the Capital Area Development Authority (CADA), announces an open competition for the design of renovations to the Sacramento urban park known as Fremont Park. Landscape architects, architects, artists, students and all…[Read more]

Call for Entries for the ASLA California Sierra Chapter Design Competition will be pasted later today. Check back soon.

thanks nick for the invite..good idea for our field.

ASLA CALIFORNIA SIERRA CHAPTER
invites you to our

ANNUAL BBQ and RIVER CATS GAME!

Wednesday, August 26th 2009

Raley Field Home Run Terrace (500 Ball Park Drive, West Sacramento)
This year we have reserved the Home Run Terrace featuring private seating lawn, lounge chairs and flat-screen TVs.

Gates open at 6pm, Game Starts at 7pm

$18 for…[Read more]

Always bringing good ideas Mike.

I’m going to research this..

It would be interesting to find an RFP that we could all respond to under this umbrella.

Hope I can be of assistance. Ill let yall know if I have anything.

Thanks for the invite Nick. Hope i could be of service; certainly I would be needing help! A great special weekend to those who has one. A same special weekend to those who just has the weekend to spend!

TIRED OF DESIGNING WITHIN A BOX?!?!?! READY TO LET YOUR CREATIVITY FLOW? WANT TO BE PART OF ENHANCING MIDTOWN LIFE?!

The Sierra Chapter of ASLA will be hosting a design competition for improvements to a Sacramento urban park.

Mark your calendar with the following dates:

July 15th: Call for entries is released

July 31st: Sign up/Entry…[Read more]

The ACE Mentor Program is looking for Landscape Architects to get involved!!!

The ACE Mentor Program is a nationwide program that introduces motivated high school students to various careers in the building industry. The local Sacramento Chapter has grown to include 13 local high schools since its inaugural year 3 years ago. The program takes…[Read more]

Shelter Competition:
On the occasion of the exhibitions Frank Lloyd Wright: From Within Outward and Learning By Doing, the Guggenheim and Google SketchUp invite amateur and professional designers from around the world to enter Design It: Shelter Competition. From now until August 23, you can submit a 3-D shelter for any location in the world using…[Read more]